Dollar Decline: Is China’s Yuan Poised to Go Global?
The yuan stands at a pivotal moment, gaining traction as a credible challenger to the US dollar. Persistent economic vulnerabilities in the US—including weaponization of the dollar, sanctions, and tariffs—have accelerated global searches for alternatives. China's cross-border payment system, CIPS, now facilitates real-time settlements across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, further propelling the yuan's international appeal.
US monetary policy uncertainty under mounting Fed rate-cut pressures exacerbates dollar volatility. Trump-era trade policies have inadvertently fueled the yuan's rise, as nations diversify reserves. Beijing's strategic push to globalize its currency coincides with declining confidence in dollar hegemony.